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Child Custody/Parenting Time Lawyers In Northwest Indiana

Divorce is never an easy process to experience – it is never an easy situation. Even when the individuals in question are divorcing uncontested and the decision was mutual, there are unexpected complications or unanticipated issues that could arise and give way to strong emotions and stress. This is, of course, only strengthened when the individuals in question are divorcing with children. Suddenly, the process becomes a lot more important and complicated than ever before. As a parent who is going through a divorce, you will likely be concerned about how much time you will be granted with your children, as well as any kind of child support that you might be required to pay.

Experienced family law and divorce attorneyscan help ensure that you receive the custody that you want. That means that they can help you build your case when requesting a specific amount of parenting time, and they can even help you through the child support process. If you find yourself going through a divorce, it is always a good idea to hire an experienced attorney to help you get through the process as easily and painlessly as is possible. To that end, Funk & Wendlinger, LLC, can help you through the child support and custody processes andanswer your questions. We understand how the courts work and how to best build your case to help ensure as favorable an end as possible.

What is child custody/parenting time?

If you have never experienced divorce, you might not understand exactly what a child custody agreement is. Essentially, this is a contract facilitated by the court system that determines when you and your ex-spouse will have parenting time with your child or children. Some common agreements, for example, see children spending the week at one parent’s house and the weekend at the home of the other. It is important to note that this agreement is legally binding, and that if you decide you want to change the amount of time you see your children, you will have to go through the courts to do so. Your custody agreement can also affect any child support orders that are put in place.

How is child custody determined?

There are a wide variety of factors that must be taken into consideration when child custody is being determined. A child who reaches a certain age, for example, might be asked by the courts where they would like to live. While the entire custody decree will not likely rest upon their word alone (although older children tend to have much more influence here), it might have a large effect on the court’s decision. Additionally, a parent’s location to school, their ability to attend their children’s functions and take care of them, and even the safety of the neighborhood and home in question can play a role. Some courts will order a home inspection before they determine a custody agreement while other divorces might move through this step a little bit more smoothly.

There are a variety of different kinds of custody arrangements. Sometimes, especially when parents live far away from each other, children might spend the school year with one parent and then the summer with another. Others might live with one parent for a few weeks, and then another parent for a few weeks. The custody agreement that is crafted in your case will likely depend heavily upon the specifics of your situation.

Do I need an attorney for child custody hearings?

At Funk & Wendlinger, LLC, we think it’s a good idea to hire a professional to help out when it comes to custody cases. This is especially true when the situation is complicated or if the other spouse hires an attorney. You deserve to have parenting time with your children, so do not put that at risk by neglecting to hire an experienced family attorney who understands how custody agreements are made. Remember that, in this instance, if the case does not go in your favor, you will face the possibility of not seeing your children very often at all. We think the risks necessitate the need for a knowledgeable attorney, in other words, and we’re proud to offer expert services to our clients.

When you are going through a divorce and need help with your child custody hearing, contact Funk & Wendlinger, LLC, as soon as possible by calling 219-865-0002or filling outour contact form. We can help you build the best case possible for your custody needs. Call us today and speak with one of our professionals so that we can determine the best way to move forward with your divorce and child custody case.

Help For Legal Issues Affecting You And Your Family

Calling an attorney is not always easy. Many people who call an attorney for help are calling because something has gone wrong in their life and they need legal guidance. AtFunk & Wendlinger, LLC, we understand that you are facing a difficult challenge, and we are here to help. We practice several areas of law that affect regular people and their families. Our major focus is on criminal defense and family law, but we also help people with estate planning issues, real estate and personal injury.

Criminal Cases Have Much At Stake

Perhaps no other area of law has higher stakes thancriminal cases. Our goal is to make sure that you are treated fairly by the judicial system and to reach the best possible outcome for you.Funk & Wendlinger’s criminal law practice concentrates on the following areas:

CDL & trucking violations

Driver’s license suspension

Drug offenses

DUI/OWI and other traffic offenses

Expungement/record clearing

Juvenile crimes

Family Law Is About Protecting What Is Most Important

We also dedicate a large area of our practice tofamily law matters. These issues go beyond divorce, but all of them mean a major change for your family’s future. We can help you with:

Adoption

Child custody/parenting time

Child support and enforcement

Divorce & legal separation

Domestic violence

Paternity/parentage

Pre- & postnuptial agreements

Property division and alimony/spousal maintenance

Meeting Your Family’s Legal Needs

Funk & Wendlingerstrives to meet all of your family’s legal needs. Although we spend the majority of our caseload on the above practice areas, we do handle other matters. We can help you and your family if you are dealing with apersonal injury matter, need assistance creating anestate planor need advice regarding areal estate issue.